Add Electro-Stimulation To Your Acupuncture Sessions!
There are some patients who experience severe chronic pain who enjoy adding different modalities of treatment to their acupuncture session. One such effective practice is the use of electro-stimulation. Electro-stimulation is used in conjunction with acupuncture to stimulate each acupuncture point and produce more sensation. There is a current used however no actual current is transmitted through the body and a usual session ranges from 10-20 minutes.
The way that electro-acupuncture is used is by attaching a small electrode onto the acupuncture needle when it has already been placed on the body. This provides a gentle stimulation which is felt as a vibration that increases the stimulation of Qi at the point. This is done in substitution to an acupuncturist’s hand stimulating the needles.
Electro-acupuncture is specifically effective at treating chronic pain, neurological diseases, spasms, or paralysis. It is a wonderful addition to acupuncture as it promotes the flow of qi and blood thus relieving pain and blockage.
It is important to note, however, that electro-acupuncture is contraindicated and should not be done on patients who are pregnant, or those who have a history of epilepsy, strokes, and/or heart disease.
If you or anyone you know has a specific concern that you’d like to treat using electro-acupuncture, book an initial consultation here to see us at Healing With Zen!
>> In our series “Healing modalities” we cover different and maybe unknown natural healing methods, such as Body Gua Sha. Learn more here and stay tuned for our next post about Moxa! <<
